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Would you consider retirement in Hawaii if you were already in your 60's with mediocre health meaning you have some problems ( had open heart surgery, various other problems from going blind in one eye to other internal problems ) but as long as you have easy access to quality hospitals and doctors then you gotta live somewhere so the next is affordability and that could mean how would you compare spending 1.5m- or thereabouts in Southern California vs Hawaii?
How would you compare healthcare in Hawaii with that of California, Florida?
Would you consider retirement in Hawaii if you were already in your 60's with mediocre health meaning you have some problems ( had open heart surgery, various other problems from going blind in one eye to other internal problems ) but as long as you have easy access to quality hospitals and doctors then you gotta live somewhere so the next is affordability and that could mean how would you compare spending 1.5m- or thereabouts in Southern California vs Hawaii?
How would you compare healthcare in Hawaii with that of California, Florida?
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Since you already have some serious concerns, I would recommend limiting your focus to Oahu. The outer islands do not have health care equal to the mainland, but Oahu should be able to meet your needs.
$1.5 million could be stretched further in Ca. or Florida, but it is doable in Hawaii.
Hawaii, specifically Honolulu ain't too shabby for healthcare and it can take care of most issue, but some hospitals in CA are world class, no comparison.
After my uncle had a stroke. Just recovered. He's moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. Because he likes the climate in Hawaii. But I don't know if he has another stroke in Hawaii, is there a good doctor in Hawaii who can treat stroke?
After my uncle had a stroke. Just recovered. He's moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. Because he likes the climate in Hawaii. But I don't know if he has another stroke in Hawaii, is there a good doctor in Hawaii who can treat stroke?
People have strokes in Hawaii - so presumably, strokes can be treated in Hawaii. Given roughly 25% of people who have had a stroke will have another stroke - hopefully he has a roommate wherever he lives.
After my uncle had a stroke. Just recovered. He's moving to Honolulu, Hawaii. Because he likes the climate in Hawaii. But I don't know if he has another stroke in Hawaii, is there a good doctor in Hawaii who can treat stroke?
My father in-law is 98. He has had a Heart Attack, a stroke, in the past. But he still wants go do yard work!.
He is a hand full, he is always doing something. My Wife's oldest Sister is staying with him to provide constant support for all his doctor appointments he has to go to. All three Daughters are providing support for his needs, giving the oldest time off, and takes turn's taking him to appointments. I am included in the support when it is my Wife's turn to pick up the father for his appointment. It is quite often. There are good Doctors here, but there is a shortage of Specialists Doctors, so beware.
Just make sure your Uncle knows what he is getting into moving here for retirement.
About average for Oahu. For frequent care, best to be as close to the city core of Honolulu as that is where all the specialists and facilities are located. As other posts indicated, steer clear of the neighbor islands - medical care is worse than many 3rd world countries.
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